January 6, 2026
Day 154 post transplant and it seems he may still be dealing with GVHD (graft vs host disease). Hospital visit today and especially the past few days he has been noticing some things. Skin is more dry than usual. His mouth is very irritated. A rash of sorts, red spots around his elbows and knees. Again GVHD is a guessing game. Marlon felt quite certain that this was something completely different, that the GVHD was long gone. I did wonder if it was bugs or a reaction to the bed. L was here for a visit and I switched out his mattress and he was not comfortable with the change. More pictures, more tests, possibly more hospital visits as they observe and figure out what to do next. As far as my hand and wrist go, I complain too much. The pain is a bit less and I can use my fingers a little more. Some say it is good that I am left handed as it is my right hand but I realize how much I use both hands. The arms work together and each...